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Music: a diversionary therapy

M M Evans, P A Rubio

    Today'S OR Nurse
    |July 1, 1994
    PubMed
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    Music effectively reduces preoperative anxiety for surgical patients by offering a simple, inexpensive, and aesthetically pleasing diversion. Allowing patients to choose their music empowers them, and nurses can leverage this therapeutic tool in perioperative care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Music Therapy
    • Perioperative Care

    Background:

    • Preoperative anxiety is a common concern for surgical candidates.
    • Patient empowerment and control are crucial in healthcare settings.
    • Music is recognized for its potential therapeutic benefits.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate music's efficacy in alleviating immediate preoperative anxiety.
    • To explore music as a method for enhancing patient control.
    • To advocate for music integration into perioperative nursing practice.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing music as a simple, inexpensive intervention.
    • Allowing patients to select their preferred music.
    • Observing the diversionary and anxiety-alleviating effects of music.

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    Main Results:

    • Music serves as an effective means to reduce anxiety in the preoperative period.
    • Patient participation in music choice enhances their sense of control.
    • Music provides a valuable diversionary effect for surgical candidates.

    Conclusions:

    • Music is a therapeutic tool for managing preoperative anxiety.
    • Incorporating patient-selected music can improve the perioperative experience.
    • Nurses should advocate for and utilize music in perioperative care.